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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 786.79 and 476.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 786.79 and 476.43 is: 713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 786.79 = 476.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/786.79 = 476.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 786.79 × 476.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 374,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,850.36/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.10

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